Language and the Law
Language and the Law by Douglas A. Kibbee, published by Cambridge University Press on August 4, 2016, is a comprehensive examination of the intersection between language policy and legal frameworks. This edition, consisting of 231 pages, delves into the growing significance of language policy globally, particularly in relation to linguistic diversity and the legal rights of speakers. The book addresses critical issues such as the recognition of official languages, the status of minority languages, and the implications of language discrimination in various societal contexts.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of linguistic inequalities as they relate to voting, criminal and civil justice, education, and public services. Kibbee contextualizes these issues within America’s historical landscape, highlighting how language discrimination persists despite legal protections against other forms of discrimination. By focusing on the challenges posed by linguistic differences, this work prompts reflection on the ideals of democracy, justice, and fairness in contemporary society. The book is relevant for those interested in sociolinguistics, law, and minority studies, providing insights into the complexities of language in legal contexts.
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Language policy is a topic of growing importance around the world, as issues such as the recognition of linguistic diversity, the establishment of official languages, the status of languages in educational systems, the status of heritage and minority languages, and speakers’ legal rights have come increasingly to the forefront. One fifth of the American population do not speak English as their first language. While race, gender and religious discrimination are recognized as illegal, the US does not currently accord the same protections regarding language; discrimination on the basis of language is accepted, and even promoted, in the name of unity and efficiency. Setting language within the context of America’s history, this book explores the diverse range of linguistic inequalities, covering voting, criminal and civil justice, education, government and public services, and the workplace, and considers how linguistic differences challenge our fundamental ideals of democracy, justice and fairness.
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